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Microsoft, Lionhead Announce Fable III Villager Maker

The fantasy world of Albion is about become even more colorful. Microsoft and Lionhead Studios announced the Fable III Villager Maker today, an online tool that allows gamers to create their own unique Albion resident and import that character into the game.

Featuring more than 2,000 different options, the Villager Maker allows gamers to choose sex, personality, clothing, accent and even backstory.

"Whether you create a valiant ally, an evil villain, or perhaps the perfect spouse, let your imagination run free as you make your mark in the fantastical world of Fable III," Microsoft said in a statement.

Anyone can create a Fable villager and share that character with friends on Facebook and Twitter, but if you want to see your character in the actual game, you'll have to pre-order the upcoming action RPG. Do so and your custom in-game villager will deliver to your hero a new quest, 1,000 in gold, and continue to interact with you throughout the game.

Fable III is set to ship on October 26 for the Xbox 360 and Windows PCs. However, it appears the Villager Maker is only available for 360 gamers. Players that pre-order the title will be given a redeemable code that will allow them to transport their villager into the game.

Sharkey says: Fun idea. I went through the app, answered the background questions, and ended up with a "saucy, cruel, and malicious" character. I then realized I'll likely want to pummel this villager with my hero.